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Our Mission

About Us

that the future may learn from the past ...

Colonial Williamsburg tells the stories of how diverse peoples, having different and sometimes conflicting ambitions, evolved into a society that valued liberty and equality. Learn more

One Foundation Expectations

...our watchwords

Our strength as an institution is found in the collaboration and support of all our departments. Effective communication, personal accountability, and stewardship of our extraordinary resources are fundamental to the way we do business. Learn more

The phrase One Foundation has become the watchword “...to encourage us, in our diversity, to act as the single organization we are.” Our strength as an institution is found in the collaboration and support of all our departments and divisions. Effective communication, stewardship of our extraordinary resources and personal accountability are fundamental to the way we do business.

The One Foundation Expectations describe the responsibilities that are inherent in all jobs at Colonial Williamsburg. We are:

Guest focused, understanding how our work supports and impacts the guest experience.

Collaborators, understanding that Colonial Williamsburg is one foundation and not a collection of separate entities, and supporting this expectation through our actions and interactions with colleagues.

Stewards of the Foundation, recognizing and accepting personal responsibility and accountability to preserve Colonial Williamsburg for future generations.

Tour the Town

Join us online for a walk through Colonial Williamsburg. Explore the Historic Area and Colonial Williamsburg's properties. Tour the Town

Historic Triangle Area

Our partnership with Jamestown/Yorktown Foundation, the National Park Service and the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities is integral to our success. Learn more